Wilma De Angelis, a beloved figure in Italian entertainment, died at 96 in Milan. She was a singer, actress, and television personality who had a significant impact on Italian popular culture, having played a key role in almost seven decades of entertainment history. Her grandson Fabio announced her passing on social media. De Angelis, born in Milan in 1930, began her musical career in the 1950s and rose to become one of Italian music's finest voices. Her debut came on the illustrious stage of the Sanremo Music Festival, which is regarded as the cradle of Italian pop music, where she appeared in multiple editions, playing songs that have become iconic. Wilma De Angelis effortlessly reinvented herself as the media evolved. She was a true pioneer of Italian television in the 1970s and 1980s, anticipating the popularity of cooking shows by decades with her immensely successful culinary programs, in which she entered Italian homes with grace, tenderness, and a unique sense of humor. With her genuine and unassuming charisma, she captured and unified generations of fans. Her last televised appearance came on March 25, 2025, in an homage to the renowned vocalist Mina.